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BROWNFIElDS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
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, May 24, 1999 i
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Present: Stephen Fowler Vice-Chair
Thomas Noble Board Member
" Renu Khator Board Member
Brian Flaherty Board Member
Mary Miller Board Member
Absent: Gary Gray Chair
Willa Carson Board Member
Amy Lovett Board Member
William Sherman Board Member
Also Present: " . Leslie DougallwSides Assistant City Attorney
. , . Miles 8allogg Brownfields Coordinator
c, Brenda Moses Board Reporter
, To provide continuity for research, itoms are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEMS 1 - 3
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The Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Martin Luther
I<ing Center, followed by meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ITEM 4 Introductions
A. William Sherman and Karen Fenton
Brownfields Coordinator Miles 8all09g introduced Karen Fenton who
anticipates appointment to the board. Member Sherman could not attend.
ITEM 5 - Minutes of Previous MeetinQs
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A. Minutes of February and March, 1999
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Member Khator moved to approve the minutes of February 1, 1999, and
March 8, 1999, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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ITEM 6 - Staff Reports - Miles BallogQ
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Mr. 8allogg distributed an updated list of board members. New Member
Fenton will be added. He requested members submit information they want
included before the next meeting.
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, Brownfields Coordinator Miles 8all099 referred to a handout regarding the
Brownfields Redevelopment Initiative Quarterly Report. Staff has informed the EPA
(Environmental Protection Agency) Clearwater is moving from a Brownfields master
" planning Initiative to a Brownfields strategy which includes the plan's
administration, strategies, environmental site assessments, risk~based approaches,
Career Options of Pinellas County programs, community involvement, the
, 8rownfields Building Brock Fund, managing investor liability, program marketing, and
community-based funding. '
b), Army Corps of Engineers work on Stevenson's Creek
In response to a question, Mr. 8allogg said the estimated cost for restoration
dredging of Stevenson's Creek is $6.5 million.' The City may be successful at
obtaining additional funds from the Army Corps of Engineers. He will provide
information on funding for Stevenson's Creek Improvements at the Environmental
Justice Planning Meeting on May 27, 1999.
c) Status of Current Projects - Environmental Justice Action Plan Update
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Mr. 8allogg said a May 20, 1999, press release informed several newspapers
of the next environmental justice forum on May 27, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. at the
Martin Luther King Center. The community forum will be held in conjunction with
,USF (University of South Florida), Or. Khator, leMA (International City/County
Managers Associationl, Angele White, and Florida A&M University. The forum's
, purpose is to improve communication with the public regarding environmental
justice plans. He encollraged board attendance. EPA Region 4 has approved a
$500,000 Brownfields revolving loan fund for Clearwater.
Mr. Ballogg said Career Options had presented the Commission with
information regarding the job-training program.
Member Khator introduced USF students who are required to do a policy
solution paper for their 8rownfields course. They had toured the City's Brownfields.
All ideas will be forwarded to Mr. Ballog9.
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The first community meetings regarding environmental justice held in
November and December yielded 42 issues which were categorized into 4 main
areas: 1) awareness of Brownflelds; 2) access to information now and in the future;
3) participation in the decision-making process and processes; and 4) resolution of
educational and environmental issues, p,articularly Stevenson's Creek. Job training
also is important. The PAT (Planning Action Teamt, which will meet monthly and
interact with the research project team, has invited residents to meet and/or
participate with the team. At the next Environmental Justice Plan meeting, a
project to develop an education module will be discussed. The Engineering
Department also has been invited to define issues, discuss policy, funding, and
planning. It is important to establish communication between the community and
City to build trust and identify and resolve issues. Future meetings will discuss
forms of communication and participation. A one-day community workshop is
planned to discuss issues In greater detail. It was hoped the committee could
present an environmental justice plan to the Commission by the end of the year.
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Presentation - "Environmental Health Risks in Brownfields" - Bob Sa fay,
Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry/EPA Waste Management
Division '
Mr. Safay, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, reviewed the
agency's history. The agency, headquartered in Atlanta, is starting to be involved
with Brownfields. With satellite offices in each EPA region, the agency is nO,n-
regulatory and only makes recommendations. The agency scrutinizes environmental
data from State, Federal, and local agencies, reviews sampling plans, and makes
recommendations regarding a site's potential health risk to the community. The
agency provides funds to State and local health departments to help communities.
, writes health consultation reports, works closely with the EPA, doctors,
, hydrologists, soil scientists, environmental toxicologists, and others to review data
and make recommendations. The agency performs follow~up work on sites for
epidemiological studies, performs limited biological monitoring on people to
determine exposure, performs searches for'cancer cluster analysis in conjunction
with State and County health departments, and provides health education programs
to local schools and doctors. Mr. Safay said he is present to listen, answer
questions, and help scrutinize the environmental data. All agency reports are public
information.
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In response to a question, Mr. Safay said residents could contact the County
and State Departments to obtain cancer statistics and other area information. He
said many components effect statistics. Health data comparisons depend upon age
adjustments" populations, and many factors. His agency reviews environmental
data surrounding sites to determine if contaminates in the soil, water, or air could
threaten nearby residents. Recommendations are made regarding clean up methods.
b. Presentation - "ICMA Role in Brownfields Redevelopment" - Angele White
Mr. 8allogg said ICMA, which deals with environmental health and justice
issues, is active in funding the environmental justice plan.
Angele White; leMA, reviewed leMA's role in Brownfields Redevelopment.
She said community participation and consideration of environmental justice issues
are important when developing environmental and/or public health strategic plans,
particularly at the beginning of the risk assessment/management/communication
process. She reviewed leMA's mission, primary goals and objectives. She said at
first, many were uneducated or unaware of environmental issues and impacts
affecting their community. Many residents feel the State and Federal government
ignore their needs. It was previously felt it was too "risky" to involve residents in
environmental decision-making due to the highly technical nature of the process,
lack of understanding the "big picture," etc.
Career Options
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Donald Rutle'dge, Executive Director of Career Options of Pinellas County,
reviewed his agency and the environmental technician job-training program. The
. ' agency is responsible for program recruitment and job training. Applicants must be
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City residents. have a high school diploma or GED equIvalent, a clean driving record,
a valid Florida driver's license; and read at a ninth grade level. The agency has
recruited at schools, churches and other organizations. The next training session is
in August. Career Options is recruiting from Brownfields areas and has expanded
the eligibility area to encourage participation. Wages for graduates generally start at
$8.50 an hour. Of 11 clients in the pilot program, all completed the classes and 4
have full time jobs. Jobs are being sought for the others.
It was stated the 2-day Brownfields conference in Jacksonville covered a
massive amount of information. It was stated Clearwater's progress with
Brownfields programs compares favorably with other communities. A reference
book from the conference is available for review. '
ITEM 8 - Public Comment Period
In response to questions, Mr. 8allogg reviewed the Brownfields boundaries.
He said job-training opportunities in both areas will include improving computer skills
as companies move into the district. 'Tax incelltives are available to companies that
hire from the Enterprise Zone. If more than 20% of a company's employees are
from the Enterprise Zone, tax incentives double. A Brownfields Site Rehabilitation
Agreement inclu~es a pollution prevention requirement for developers interested in
Brownflelds. Social issues also are considered. Zoning changes for a childcare
center next to a church is a social issue being considered. Many issues interrelate.
Member Khator noted the LGEAN (Local Government Environmental Access
Network) is a web site that provides basic information on regulatory statutes to
assist State and local governments regarding issues related to Brownfields.
In response to a question, Mr. Rutledge said the livable hourly wage for this
area is from $9.96 and up. When projecting training needs, Career Options looks at
jobs that will keep people employed while they improve their economic condition.
He said under-employed individuals are willing to leave low paying jobs for a living
wage job. Participation in the training program is difficult as students have little
income during the 10 - 12 week course. The program pays for books, tuition,
special licenses, and miscellaneous expenses and provides a $40/month gasoline
allowance. Career Options helps participants locate evening jobs.
ITEM 9 ~ Adlournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Attest:
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